Food Scientist, Ninja Test Kitchen (APAC)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Food Scientist to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap development and story creation.

The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry to be familiar with the latest food trends and to foster a curiosity for product development. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Newton MA.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap

Provide input on KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met

Define testing protocols and parameters to validate units against performance claims

Define consumer preference in taste texture and flavor to help define key performance indicators and drive product decisions in technology

Keep detailed test data and results in an organized and clear manner as well as develop test datasheets for new protocols

Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion

Assists attends and presents at internal and external events as needed

Qualifications:

1 years of related culinology/food science experience or a related field preferably at a consumer goods company

Degree from an accredited Food Science Food Engineering or Culinology program

A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams coupled with excellent interpersonal skills

Highly-effective communication skills both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management including SharkNinjas executive leadership team)

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward

Comfort with standard data acquisition tools (thermometers texture analyzer photo capture etc.)

Familiarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regions

Comfort with international hours role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or evening

Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese Chinese or Hindi)